In a press briefing addressing the Iran conflict, President Donald Trump reflected on his interactions with Kim Jong Un, revealing an insulting term the North Korean leader allegedly used for Joe Biden.
While speaking to the media, Trump disclosed that Kim had previously described Biden with derogatory language.
“We have 45,000 soldiers in South Korea to protect us from Kim Jong Un, who I get along with very well, as you know,” Trump stated. He remarked, “He said very nice things about me.”
“He used to call Joe Biden a mentally retarded person. Okay? So…”
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Trump reiterated this assertion, adding that Kim had been “so nasty to Joe Biden, it was terrible,” contrasting that negativity with his perception of a positive rapport with the North Korean leader.
“But to me, he likes Trump,” he added confidently.
These comments were made during a press conference that focused on rising tensions with Iran, underscoring Trump’s belief that personal diplomacy is essential in managing relationships with adversarial nations.
Trump has often highlighted past summits with Kim as evidence that engaging directly can lead to de-escalation. His remarks reinforced this narrative, portraying his relationship with Kim as a strategic advantage.
This relationship has evolved notably, moving from threats and hostility to genuine engagement. In 2017, Trump and Kim exchanged fierce insults, yet by 2018, they entered diplomatic talks with Trump becoming the first sitting U.S. president to meet a North Korean leader in Singapore.
The summit aimed at improving ties and discussed denuclearization, although specifics remained vague. A second meeting in Vietnam in 2019 ended without a resolution due to disagreements over sanctions and nuclear issues. Their brief encounter at the Korean Demilitarized Zone later that year marked another significant moment.
Recent intelligence from South Korean lawmakers suggests that North Korea is cautiously navigating its stance amid current tensions involving Iran, particularly observing the implications of recent events in the region.
This shift may indicate North Korea’s desire to maintain diplomatic avenues with the United States, especially as regional dynamics change.
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